Controller/ Sr. Controller - Hybrid - Chicago, IL - Podiatry Service Company LLC

Beyond Podiatry, Chesterfield, MI

Position Title: Controller/Sr. Controller 

Directly Supervise: Accounting Staff

Basic Function:  

The individual is responsible, through personal efforts and leadership, for:

• Implementing and maintaining the organization’s financial policies and procedures with an emphasis on accuracy, timing, and internal control.
• Compliance with, and adherence to, the organization’s reporting standards and control requirements.

Responsibilities:

1.  Accounting Month End Close

Assume a leadership role for the accounting and reporting needs of the organization, including:

• Perform and supervise accounting month end close, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for month end close activities for assigned entities/ locations
  • Sign off on all general ledger monthly tasks completion: Revenue, AR, AP, accruals, payroll, bank activity and reconciliations, Credit cards activity and reconciliations, etc)
• As necessary assist with accounts receivables and patient deposits analysis
• Coordinate capital spending process/reporting and maintain fixed asset sub-ledger
• Assist with the integration of business development and growth activities onto the organization’s financial platforms

2.  Revenue Cycle Management

• Lead accounts receivables and patient deposits analysis
• Partner with clinical and operations functions regarding   revenue cycle activities (billings/ collections)
• Resolve variances and protocols implementation   for areas with direct impact to financial reporting

3.  Financial Reporting/Consolidations:                                                                                                         

Assume a leadership role in the external and internal reporting needs of the organization, including:

• Assist with preparation of monthly /quarter and year-end financial consolidations
• Assist with preparation of audited financial statements reporting & foot notes disclosure
• Prepare entity reporting and analysis as necessary

4.  Audit and Tax Responsibilities

• Interface with external auditors
• Take ownership coordinating the interim/ year-end audit process/ requirements/ testing and results/preparation of foot notes to the financial statements.
• Interface with external tax preparers

5.  Budgeting/Forecasting and Financial Analysis

• Assist the operations team and other management through the budget and forecast process
• Assist the operations team and other management with variance analysis

6.  Accounting Policies & Internal Controls Responsibilities

• Produce and continue to improve accounting processes/ Establishing and maintain internal controls
• Year-end internal control testing for Finance and HR/ Payroll processes at minimum
• Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Accounting policies implementation, updates, and maintenance.

 7. Business development, M&A

• Evaluate M&A and business development closing documents
• Record Opening balance sheets transactions
• Coordinate third party engagements for purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment and equity valuation periodical work
• Integration of new acquisition ERP platform

8.  Other as necessary                                                                                                                                           

 Assist and support management with:

• Ad hoc special projects 
• Third party valuations
• Other 3rd party due diligence engagements.
• Assist with new contracts and amendments interpretation as it relates to accounting for GAAP and tax requirements

 Attributes / Position Requirements:

• Public accounting background or a mix of public accounting and industry (5+ years)
• Knowledge of Intacct GL cloud-based application preferable (Sage/ Intact)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
• Experience in a private equity backed company. MSO and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and influence leadership, peers and external partners. 
• Team player with the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges in a dynamic environment. 
• Experience developing, growing, and managing a team.

 Education:

• Bachelors in accounting or Finance.  CPA and/or MBA preferred

 Working Conditions  

• Fast-paced, collaborative/team focused environment. 
• Standard working hours based on a 40-hour work week. 
• Additional working hours required as needed to complete testing assignments and projects on schedule. 
• Minimal travel as required for business needs.  

Scope of Financial Responsibility:

• Follows all state regulations regarding professional license. 
• Act in compliance with legal rules and regulations applicable to the position.

Professional Development: 

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks